Image via Wikipedia Market stats for Norcross, October, 2010 indicate that there were 390 properties on the market. Overall, there is about a 8.5 month supply of properties. October and September sales were down v 2009 (42 v 57 and 43 v 55), but August was way up (52 v 43).  Overall, the market isn't terrible here, looking back. In the sub-$200k arena, there were 211 listings, with about 6.3 month supply.  Sales are way down from a year ago in this segment, which is the main driver of sales in this area.  But the segment is still looking pretty strong, despite the weakness in July and September and relative weakness of sales in October. Between $200k and $400k, there were 133 listings for sale, and about 14.8 months of supply.  Sales have been down and slowing for the last few months. ... 12/04/2010

Image via Wikipedia Market stats for Norcross, August, 2010 indicate that there were 375 properties on the market. Overall, there is about a 8.3 month supply of properties. September sales were down v 2009 (43 v 55), but August was way up (52 v 43).  Overall, the market isn't terrible here, looking back. In the sub-$200k arena, there were 192 listings, with about 6.2 month supply.  Sales are way down from a year ago in this segment, which is the main driver of sales in this area.  But the segment is still looking pretty strong, despite the weakness in July and September. Between $200k and $400k, there were 136 listings for sale, and about 12.4 months of supply.  Sales have been down and slowing for the last few months.  But September was up slightly (14 v 12 last year).  With the incre... 11/11/2010

My son is so exited, we are invited to a Halloween Birthday Party this evening in Norcross. This is a Family and Kids friendly event. An evening stroll through this cute little railroad town to discover more about "Southern Spirits". Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather for a scary stroll of history and haunting. This is a walking Ghost Tour around the downtown area of Norcross. The tour  will share details about Norcross’s most infamous spirits and historical figures.  The tour begins at the 54 Jones Street, Norcross GA 30071, at the intersection of Lawrenceville Street and Jones Street. There is always free parking in the downtown area. To learn more please click on this link Norcross Ghost Tour We might see you there tonight! Happy Halloween! 10/30/2010

Image via Wikipedia Norcross, GA is a suburb of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. The population is 2000 was 8,41, but that only included the area inside the city limits, and it has seen tremendous growth since that census. The City of Norcross revamped their old town a long time ago, and it has served as a model for other towns in the area. It is also home to Meadow Creek and Norcross High Schools. One of the things that Norcross is known for locally is the beautiful older homes in the downtown area. They have maintained their historic flair quite successfully. Market stats for Norcross, August, 2010 indicate that there were 386 properties on the market. Overall, there is about a 7.5 month supply of properties. August sales were actually v 2009, but July was way down (June was up slightly).... 10/13/2010

Mark your calendar and enjoy a meal out this Thursday, October 7. The Forum location of The California Pizza Kitchen will be donating 20% of all food & beverage sales to Norcross Cooperative Ministry! Dine in, take-out, or pick-up curbside anytime from 11:00am - 9:00pm and help benefit NCM..it's a great excuse to let someone else do all the cooking (and the dishes too!) Just be sure to mention to your wait person that you're "dining for Norcross Co-op" and enjoy!     * The dine for Norcross Co-op event is only on Oct. 7, and only at The Forum, 5173 Peachtree Parkway. This offer also applies to all catering orders placed on Oct. 7.    And don't forget that this Saturday is Clean-Up & Recycle Day at the City of Norcross. Click here for details on paper shredding. Click here for electronic... 10/05/2010

Design2Sell Home Staging project in Norcross Freshly updated brick traditional with full finished basement in cal-da-sac. New kitchen, New bathrooms, updated and upgraded from top to bottom. Close to Dunwoody, Perimeter, Buckhead, Midtown, Johns Creek. After the initial consultation we worked with the homeowner remotely on the selection of furniture, accessories and placement. This concept worked very well and we will add it to our Service Portfolio.           08/21/2010

Norcross, GA is a suburb of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. The population is 2000 was 8,41, but that only included the area inside the city limits, and it has seen tremendous growth since that census. The City of Norcross revamped their old town a long time ago, and it has served as a model for other towns in the area. It is also home to Meadow Creek and Norcross High Schools. One of the things that Norcross is known for locally is the beautiful older homes in the downtown area. They have maintained their historic flair quite successfully. Image via Wikipedia Market stats for Norcross, April, 2010 indicate that there were 359 properties on the market. Overall, there is about a 8.1 month supply of properties.  Sales for April bumped slightly from March, and were well above last year, 52 v 3... 06/06/2010

On Saturday May 15th at 6 pm in newly refurbished Thrasher Park in Downtown Norcross bring your dinner and relax to the music presentation of the Pinckneyville Middle School Music Department. Enjoy Pinckneyville Pops, with the Pinckneyville Middle School Pops Orchestra. The program will include a night of popular tunes showcasing students from the Band, Chorus, and Orchestra programs.     The Music Department will be hosting a bake sale with all profits going to the VH1's Save the Music, a non-profit that helps restore music programs in low income area.  This event furthers the IB Community and Service efforts of the PMS Music Department.  Pinckneyville is a IB World-School, and this event fulfills the Community Service Project for the PMS Music Department. 05/14/2010

Market stats for Norcross, March, 2010 indicate that there were 336 properties on the market. Overall, there is about a 9¼ month supply of properties, with sales remaining fairly steady…  Last March there were 54 sales, and there were 44 this time around. Image by markellis_1964 via Flickr In the sub-$200k arena, there were 169 listings, with about 7 months supply.  Sales are down from a year ago in this segment, which is the main driver of sales in this area. Between $200k and $400k, there were 111 listings for sale, and about 10.4 months of supply.   January was a powerhouse, with 10 sales compared to only 3 in 2009.  But, February was only slightly better, with 11 sales compared to 8 in 2009.  March dropped off ever so slightly... 11 sales in 2010 and 12 in 2009. From $400k to $600k,... 05/09/2010

Market stats for Norcross, February, 2010 indicate that there were 321 properties on the market. Overall, there is about a 9 month supply of properties, with sales remaining fairly steady...  Last February there were 38 sales, and there were 36 this time around. In the sub-$200k arena, there were 157 listings, with about 6.7 months supply.  It may be the strongest market segment in Gwinnett County. Last month I was worried about the February showing, but it wasn't too bad.  It wasn't as strong as November (which dropped off) but better than I expected. Between $200k and $400k, there were 109 listings for sale, aand about 10.5 months of supply. January was a powerhouse, with 10 sales compared to only 3 in 2009.  But, February was only slightly better, with 11 sales compared to 8 in 2009.... 04/17/2010

Hi Mark,     On Saturday, April 10th, the City of Norcross is hosting a Clean-Up and Recycle Day, and is asking for donations of non-perishable food items to benefit NCM. Here's how it works:   Drop off your old electronics, computers,keyboards, etc. at the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center. Unloading assistance will be available.   American Security Shredding will also be on hand at City Hall, so bring paper documents to be securely disposed of while you watch.    For details on shredding and electronics recycling, click here.  In return, please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to NCM's food pantry.     The event is FREE and the City will be accepting a donation of food items in return. Simply bring non-perishable item such as:   - Cereals - Spaghetti Sauce - Dry Pas... 04/06/2010

Norcross, GA is a suburb of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. The population is 2000 was 8,41, but that only included the area inside the city limits, and it has seen tremendous growth since that census.  The City of Norcross revamped their old town a long time ago, and it has served as a model for other towns in the area. It is also home to Meadow Creek and Norcross High Schools.  One of the things that Norcross is known for locally is the beautiful older homes in the downtown area.  They have maintained their historic flair quite successfully. Market stats for Norcross, January, 2010 indicate that there were 283 properties on the market. Overall, there is about a 7 month supply of properties, with sales remaining fairly steady...  Last January there were 31 sales, and there were 29 this tim... 03/14/2010

The Gwinnett Alliance Against Senior Citizens Abuse ( G.A.A.S.C.A. ) would like to invite all Senior Citizens and Care Givers to the first annual symposium on Senior Citizen Abuse and How to prevent it. You will hear a panel of medical, legal and safety experts discuss different types of elder abuse, as well as how to prevent it from happening. Date: February 27, 2010 (Saturday) Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center (10 College St., Norcross, GA) http://www.americantowns.com/ga/norcross/organization/gwinnett-alliance-against-senior-citizen-abuse-gaasca http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gwinnett-Alliance-Against-Senior-Citizen-Abuse-GAASCA-/244829126476?ref=search&sid=563608987.1372662015..1   Light refreshments will be served. This free event is spo... 02/05/2010

Amid the economic turmoil of the current recession, one local business says its franchise system reported solid growth in 2009. SERVPRO of  Norcross, which is part of the nationwide system of more than 1,500 franchises, said 2009 year-end system-wide revenue hit the $1 billion mark for the first time in SERVPRO's 40-year history. "The SERVPRO franchise system is built around solid core values," said Michael Tokarz, owner of SERVPRO of Norcross. "As long as we provide superior service and focus on saving our clients money, we will continue to earn their business."  Tokarz added that 2009 was the 10th time in 11 years the SERVPRO system experienced double-digit volume growth. "It's reassuring to know that I am part of a company that continues as the leader in the restoration industry." SE... 01/11/2010

Have you heard of the Eastern Continental Divide?  It is an imaginary line that runs right through the Norcross Historic District... and all of the rivers and streams on one side of this line eventually flow into the Atlantic... on the other side, they flow into the Gulf of Mexico.  I knew a lot of things about Norcross... that wasn't one of them.  The site that is now Norcross, GA, sits along an old trail that ran from Fort Daniel (near Dacula ay Hog Mountain) to Peachtree Fort (near the confluence of Peachtree Creek and the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta).  It was called the Peachtree Road.  Parts of it are still called Old Peachtree Road in Gwinnett County.  Later, in 1856 a rail line was proposed by former Atlanta Mayor Jonathon Norcross.  It wasn't until 1869 that the first 20 mile... 12/13/2009

Saturday, December 5, 200910:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Candlelight Tour The 2009 Historic Norcross Holiday Home Tour will take place this year on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in downtown Norcross.  This year's tour will feature five houses and there will be a candlelight tour in the evening.  The whole community light's thousands of luminaries to create a breathtaking path, glowing and inviting, as it guides guests through the evening tour.  If you have not visited downtown Norcross, it's a must see! Search for homes for sale in Norcross   11/25/2009

Anyone who was unable to make it missed a great time.  With the recent flooding in the metro area, we were happy to get a sunny weekend.       In Downtown Norcross were over 100 artists from all over the east coast and sponsors from all over Gwinnett County.  Thank you to all that came by and a special Thank You goes out to those who contributed to Servpro and their collection for TOYS FOR TOTS. 10/04/2009

Hey AR!  I'm looking for some pointers.  I'm hosting my first CE Class in October.  It'll actually be two classes, Ethical Studies (3 hrs) and Restorative Drying (2 hrs).  Any thoughts on what has and has not worked for your previous classes?  Thanks! 08/26/2009

Everyone loves a high school band. Right? It promotes musical excellence and appreciation, teamwork, and high moral standards while representing our families, school and community. Norcross High School Band is no different. WSBTV News noted that "the The Norcross High School Band is One Of The Best In The Business." The honors and awards the program has garnered is impressive. The high school program includes the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Basketball Band, Winterguard and Percussion Ensemble. Atlanta Bread Company (at the FORUM) is showing their community effort on MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009 (from 4 pm - closing) with Band Night Out! Tell the cashier you are with the Norcross High School Band - and the band will receive 20 percent of the proceeds.Twenty Percent... 08/24/2009

Norcross GA is located in northeast of Atlanta Georgia in Gwinnett county Georgia. From historic downtown Norcross with the active rail lines, shoppes and restaurants...historic Norcross is a great place to live and buy a home. Norcross is located approximately 17 miles for the city of Atlanta.  Thinking about buying a home in Norcross GA is a great place to live in the Allanta metro area, and it is convenient to all modern conveniences, Malls, shopping schools, and Shopping. It is just a short drive to I-85 for commuting in town to Atlanta, shopping, schools, the Mall of Georgia, and Gwinnett Place Mall. Nearby Peachtree Corners The Fourm is a popular outdoor mall perfect for shopping, dining and spending the day! Map of Norcross Georgia City of Norcross Georgia Directions to Norcross... 08/09/2009